Compliance · Updated June 2026
Raffle rules & permits, state by state
Every Australian state and territory regulates raffles differently. Here’s the short version — click your state for the full rules.
| State | Permit needed when… | Permit processing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Prize pool exceeds $30,000 | 4–6 weeks | NSW rules → |
| VIC | Prize pool exceeds $22,340 | 4–6 weeks | VIC rules → |
| QLD | Gross ticket sales exceed $50,000 | 4–6 weeks | QLD rules → |
| WA | Prize pool exceeds $200 | 2–4 weeks | WA rules → |
| SA | Prize pool exceeds $5,000 | 3–4 weeks | SA rules → |
| ACT | Prize pool exceeds $2,500 | 3–4 weeks | ACT rules → |
| TAS | Never — online raffles are exempt | — | TAS rules → |
| NT | Never — online raffles are exempt | — | NT rules → |
General guidance only, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with your state regulator. RaffleLink checks these rules automatically before your raffle goes live.
Compliance
Do you need a permit?
Raffle rules are different in every Australian state. Pick yours for a straight answer:
No permit needed under the threshold Full raffle rules →
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RaffleLink checks your raffle against your state’s rules before it goes live — and generates the permit paperwork where it’s needed.
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